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Flexing for the Cook Islands
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands bodybuilder Okirua Enoka pumps his guns for the cameras as he and fellow athletes Nga Nelio and Mary Rahiti strut their stuff through Avarua yesterday. About 30 Pacific bodybuilders will compete today in the South Pacific Bodybuilding championships. 12110931
Muscle flexing in street parade
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Regional bodybuilders flexed their muscles through Avarua yesterday in the parade of nations and there will be more muscle flexing tonight at the National Auditorium.
Comp caps club's success
Thursday 8 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
It was a successful day on and off the water for Manihiki’s Tukao Fishing Club, which celebrated its first birthday last month with the Papa Henere Fishing Competition.
Oceania's best bodybuilders here
Thursday 8 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Winning gold is the goal for Mr Tonga and his fellow athletes from the Kingdom of Tonga.
Muscle men and women shaping up
Tuesday 6 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The region’s most buffed men and women are heading to Rarotonga this week for the Cook Islands and South Pacific Bodybuilding championships on November 10.
Donation boosts swimming vision
Tuesday 6 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Children learning to swim in the Cook Islands have been given a boost after the first lot of goggles donated by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) were handed over to CITC Pharmacy last week.
Cancelled marathon affects Cooks
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Two Cook Islands runners have been affected by the cancellation of the New York Marathon.
Volleyball round 2
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The current business house volleyball tournament heads into round two today at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
Volleyball guru imparts skills
Saturday 27 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Popularising volleyball and imparting skills are the mission of John Kessel, the director of USA Beach Volleyball, who is on the island for a week spreading the volleyball fun and love.
15 locals in field of 3000 triathletes
Thursday 25 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Three thousand triathletes from 45 countries raced in the International Triathlon Union World Age Grade Championships in downtown Auckland on Monday.
Russian sailors stop in Cooks
Wednesday 24 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Peace, love and happiness are the main messages of a Russian sailing crew as they look to become the first group to circumnavigate the globe in an inflatable sailing boat.
Warner wins Vaka title
Wednesday 24 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The annual Vaka Sailing Championships held on Saturday saw Barry Warner finally achieve his long held ambition of winning the title after years of effort.
'Be responsible' says Olympian
Tuesday 23 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
It was informal discussion with Valerie Adams that made the most impact for Tereora College’s two Olympians Patricia Taea and Patrick Tuara.
Local squash players back Olympic bid
Tuesday 23 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
A small but passionate group of squash players joined their global counterparts on Saturday to play in the biggest global squash tournament to back the bid for the sports inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games.
Windy weather dampens Cooks
Saturday 20 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands stole the limelight at the World Triathlon Champions parade of nations in Auckland this week.
Adams opens up about medal
Saturday 20 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
New Zealand’s two-time Olympic shotput gold medallist Valerie Adams has revealed the contrasting emotions she experienced in the weeks and months after belatedly receiving her gold medal.
Sport minister reports back
Friday 19 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Minister of sport Mark Brown and CISNOC president Hugh Graham are currently in Wallis and Futuna attending the three day Pacific Games Council (PGC) meeting.
Back the bid for squash
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
On Saturday October 20, squash clubs across the globe will celebrate World Squash Day to back the sports bid for a place in the 2020 Olympic Games.
20 youngsters emerge better swimmers
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
Twenty Rarotonga school children aged between four and 10 received their Swim Safe achievement certificates after successfully demonstrating they can during Nemo’s school holiday swim programme with coach Vanessa ‘Nemo’ Palmer.
15 in team
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands will have its biggest ever representation at the World Triathlon Grand Finals in Auckland later this month with a team of 15 pumped and ready for the multi discipline event.